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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.25, 481.77 and 231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.25, 481.77 and 231.20 is: 318.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.25 : 481.77 = 231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.25/481.77 = 231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.25x = 481.77 × 231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.25x = 111,382.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,382.82/349.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.92

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